公开(公告)号：US20190315480A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US16381601

申请日：2019-04-11

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： David Alan Elliott ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a power distribution system includes a power converter adapted to receive a power supply and convert the power supply to a power output, a set of solid state switching elements connected with the power output, a set of sensors adapted to sense a power demand at the set of solid state switching elements, and a controller module communicatively connected with the set of sensors and the set of solid state switching elements.

公开(公告)号：US20250110167A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18476893

申请日：2023-09-28

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  Ross Jonathan Williams ,  Luke Patrick Bolton

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  G01R31/58 ,  H02J13/00

Abstract: A fault detection system for detecting an electrical fault in a component includes an optical conductor with a first end and a second end, and configured to optically face the component. A first sensor and a second sensor can be operably coupled to the first end and the second end, respectively. The first sensor and the second sensor are each configured to detect electromagnetic radiation propagating through the optical conductor.

公开(公告)号：US11342759B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-24

申请号：US15888429

申请日：2018-02-05

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins

IPC: H02J4/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H02B1/20 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A power distribution node for a power architecture, and method for operating, includes a microgenerator configured to generate a supply of electrical power, and a power distribution unit connected with a power supply bus and the microgenerator and configured to selectively energize at least a subset of electrical loads disposed proximately to the power distribution node. The energizing power is operably supplied by at least one of the power supply bus or the microgenerator.

公开(公告)号：US11142332B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US16509666

申请日：2019-07-12

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  Colin John Halsey

IPC: B64D41/00 ,  H02J3/32 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J7/35

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a power distribution system, includes providing, from a power source having a set of dischargeable power storage devices connected by way of selectable connections, a power supply to a voltage output, and switchably connecting the voltage output to a set of power outputs having different electrical characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US11065973B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US15873927

申请日：2018-01-18

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Hao Huang ,  David Killin Roberts

IPC: B60L53/24 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J3/32

Abstract: A distributed converter for delivering power to a set of loads is provided. The distributed converter includes a converter battery distribution unit that includes a converter-modular power tile, and the converter-modular power tile includes a battery pack configured to deliver power to a load of the set of loads.

公开(公告)号：US10693314B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16095716

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02J9/06 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H02J4/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J1/08

Abstract: An electric distribution architecture may comprise a main bus delivering current from a main source to a set of distributed loads at a first voltage wherein a subset of the set requires a second voltage lower than the first voltage. A distribution unit may be connected between the main bus and each load of the subset and may include a voltage converter converting the first voltage to the second voltage. A battery bus may deliver current to the subset at the second voltage from a battery when the main bus is not operating. The battery bus may operate at a third voltage higher than the second voltage on the battery bus. The voltage converter may convert the third voltage to the second voltage for the subset when the main bus is not operating, wherein the battery bus has a weight adequate to accommodate a current at the third voltage.

公开(公告)号：US11235888B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US16509621

申请日：2019-07-12

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： Russell Mark Compton ,  John Oliver Collins ,  Peter James Handy

IPC: B64D47/00 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02H7/22 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A power distribution system can include a power source, a power distribution unit, and at least one electrical load supplied by the power distribution unit. A detection circuit can be utilized in the power distribution system to sense or detect the occurrence of an electrical failure within the power or electrical unit.

公开(公告)号：US20220029411A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17493187

申请日：2021-10-04

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02H7/22 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02H1/00 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A method and circuit for determining and extinguishing electrical faults includes a power supply, and electrical load, a controller module, and electrical sensors, and when the controller module does not extinguish the electrical fault, another switch blows a fuse.

公开(公告)号：US11146058B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US16509652

申请日：2019-07-12

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02H7/22 ,  H02H1/00 ,  B64D47/00 ,  H02J4/00

Abstract: A method and circuit for determining and extinguishing electrical faults includes a power supply, and electrical load, a controller module, and electrical sensors, and when the controller module does not extinguish the electrical fault, another switch blows a fuse.

公开(公告)号：US10958075B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16282790

申请日：2019-02-22

Applicant: GE Aviation Systems Limited

Inventor： John Oliver Collins ,  Colin John Halsey ,  Russell Mark Compton

IPC: H02J3/38 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H02J9/04 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G01R31/42 ,  G05B19/04

Abstract: An alternating-current power source can include a set of power storage units arranged in series and defining a power output. Each power storage unit can include a power storage device, a first connection configured to enable a voltage output of the power storage device, and a second connection configured to enable bypassing the voltage output of the power storage device.